Musicians, Instrumental

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a skilled Musician to perform in live settings, direct bands or orchestras, and practice proficiently on musical instruments. The ideal candidate will have excellent active listening, social perceptiveness, and judgment skills to succeed in various performance settings. This role offers the opportunity to showcase musical talent in concerts, recitals, and educational presentations across the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in playing one or more musical instruments.
• Ability to perform in front of live audiences is essential.
• Good communication skills are necessary to convey information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct bands or orchestras.
• Practice musical instrument performances to improve skills.
• Perform before live audiences in various settings.

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Job description

Musician

Example of Musician Job Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.

Responsibilities

• Direct bands or orchestras.
• Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills.
• Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills.
• Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes.
• Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
• Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.

Qualities of a Musician

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Other Musician Job Titles

• Organist
• Church Musician
• Oboist
• Entertainment Musician
• Accompanist